Democratic Senators Brace for Potential Trump Interference in 2026 Midterms

Democratic senators are meeting to plan for "doomsday scenarios" ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, fearing former President Donald Trump could attempt to intervene. They warn that Trump may try to seize voter rolls, tamper with voting machines, or deploy federal forces to polling places to intimidate voters.

Election lawyer Marc Elias cautioned that Trump’s past false claims about the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol attack demonstrate a willingness to undermine the electoral process. Dane County elections official Scott McDonell highlighted challenges in recruiting poll workers and ensuring security in the crucial swing state of Wisconsin. Law professor Rick Hasen added that Trump’s potential actions could jeopardize election integrity. Republicans are trailing in polls, and Democrats see a risk of losing control of the House and Senate if interference occurs.